Christopher Chase

Marine Liaison Officer · U.S. Marine Corps

Colonel Christopher Chase serves as a Marine Corps Liaison Officer to Army Futures Command in Austin, TX. This assignment entails foraging and building greater ties in science and technology between the Marine Corps and Army Futures Command, and larger innovation community. Colonel Chase exercises authority and direction to identify and pursue technology capabilities and advancements that will support the Marine Corps's innovation efforts. He parent organizations are Marine Innovation Command and Marine Corps Warfighting Lab. These two commands are dedicated to pursuing operating concepts and capabilities and provides analytically-supported recommendations to inform subsequent modernization efforts and development activities. Colonel Chase's 25+ professional career includes serving in Senior Leadership positions throughout the Dept of Defense in active duty, reserve, and civilian roles. He has spent a majority of his career in Intelligence assignments, with additional job specializations in logistics and Foreign Security Advisor. As a civilian, Colonel Chase worked for various government agencies in the National Capital Region in federal service.

Sessions

Wed, Aug 26, 1:05 PM CDT – Aug 26, 1:45 PM CDT

Requirements for Readiness

What does the government actually need? This session pulls back the curtain on how defense requirements are set, who shapes them, and why industry alignment is critical for mission success. From capability gaps to demand signals, hear dir…